New Sprint Owner

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by RMD, Jul 24, 2018.

  1. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Hi guys.

    Was carrying out a property survey in Haywards Heath, Sussex, and noticed a small used dealer opposite. (you can probably fill in the blanks from here)

    Went back the next day, and stupidly brought a credit card along.

    Anyway...2009 Sprint ST 1050 delivered last Saturday. Wife not 100% delighted, but.... "meh" as the yoofs say.

    Absolutely love it. Way too fast as a returning biker, but will acclimitise.

    Anyone near Crawley?

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  2. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

    Mar 28, 2016
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    Hello RMD and welcome to the forum :)

    The others will be along shortly once they’ve had their meds and they’ve settled down :eek:

    Enjoy your new ride :cool:
     
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  3. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

    Dec 22, 2017
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    Welcome aboard mate, you've scored points from the get go, a pic of your new and "black" bike, lol, you'll see, the rest of the gang will be along soon to say hello, enjoy your new steed and take it easy while you get used to each other.
     
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  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
    Nice bike :cool:
     
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  5. joe mc donald

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    Dec 26, 2014
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    Have had my meds now and just decided to say hello. Nice bike I have had three of the sprints and loved them all. I beleive if you are touring big miles you won't find a better bike. I used my 1050 to tour back and forth to Ireland When MUM was unwell. But like you said they can step out some and now i don't need it any more i got rid of it before it got rid of me. I allways went out to be sensible but when that triple roar started to growl i allways got carried away and thought i was Joey Dunlop.
    Ride Safe.
    Joe.
     
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  6. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Thanks Tiglet.

    Was "sort of" looking for a sports tourer, maybe an RF900 or FJ1200....then this appeared before me! What an absolute stunner. Being British and a triple really appealed to my left field leanings.
     
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  7. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Thanks...soooo mean looking in black. Taking it easy, as Zypher 550 and XT250 were most recent. Loved my 350 YPVS, until it was knicked.
     
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  8. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Thanks... interesting, mine has itsi fan on quite a bit. Common fault? However, it's bastid hot at the mo.
     
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  9. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Really hoping NOT crashing!
     
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  10. Terry S

    Terry S Well-Known Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Wives generally are more accepting of motorcycles with better passenger accommodations than the Sprint :)
     
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  11. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in.what a great colour BLACK _20180704_103525.jpg Tucker
     
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  12. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Hi and welcome... great bike.
    Wessa
     
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  13. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Really hoping NOT crashing!
     
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  14. RMD

    RMD New Member

    Jul 24, 2018
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    Crawley ish
    Been about 10 years since last bike, maybe a little more.
     
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  15. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Ride safe my friend, take your time getting to know your new bike...
     
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  16. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

    Jun 1, 2017
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    Welcome in mate, 10 years since last bike, I am sure you won't have forgotten anything it's like errr... riding a bike! o_O
     
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  17. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
  18. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Sep 2, 2016
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    Welcome buddy :)
     
  19. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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    Welcome aboard mate. Enjoy the ride.
     
  20. Nigel Jameson

    Nigel Jameson New Member

    Apr 24, 2018
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    Im not near Crawley Im in North Yorkshire, I have the same bike so if your passing and need a brew call in.
     

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